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March 20 2015

New Movies:

Insurgent- Beatrice Prior must confront her inner demons and continue her fight against a powerful alliance which threatens to tear her society apart with the help from others on her side. Stars Kate Winslet, Shailene Woodley, Jai Courtney & Octavia Spencer. (PG-13)

The Gunman- A sniper on a mercenary assassination team kills the minister of mines of the Congo. Terrier's successful kill shot forces him into hiding. Returning to the Congo years later, he becomes the target of a hit squad himself. Stars Sean Penn, Ray Winstone, Idris Elba, Javier Bardem and Jasmine Trinca. (R)

Do You Believe?- When a pastor is shaken by the visible faith of a street-corner preacher, he is reminded that true belief always requires action. His response ignites a journey that impacts everyone it touches in ways that only God could orchestrate. Stars Mira Sorvino, Sean Astin, Alexa PenaVega, and Cybill Shepherd. (PG-13)

Danny Collins- An aging rock star decides to change his life when he discovers a 40-year old letter written to him by John Lennon. Stars Al Pacino, Annette Bening, Jennifer Garner, and Bobby Cannavale. (R)

Harrison Ford, who recently crashed plane, is air film narrator

Harrison Ford, who recently crashed his vintage airplane on a Los Angeles golf course, is returning to the skies - at least with his voice. He will narrate an aviation documentary for National Geographic. It premieres on IMAX screens April 10.

Prosecutors want 'Suge' Knight's bail set at $25 million

Prosecutors want Suge Knight’s bail in his murder case set at $25 million. They say the former rap music mogul has extorted millions from rappers since 2004 and is a gang member. He has a bail hearing today. He has pleaded not guilty.

'American Idol' Recap: Judges Use the Save Early

"American Idol" was supposed to narrow down the contestants to 10 last night. The 11 finalists sang songs from the movies. The judges decided Qaasim Middleton was worth saving. Boy George will be mentoring the finalists for '80s music next week.

Jennifer Lopez Gives Beautiful Performance on 'American Idol'

Jennifer Lopez took over the stage on "American Idol" last night. She treated viewers to a beautiful performance of "Feel the Light" from the upcoming animated film "Home." Scenes were projected onto her white gown. "Home" opens in theaters next Friday, March 27.

Justin Bieber sued by former neighbor for assault

Justin Bieber's former neighbor in Calabasas claims in a lawsuit Bieber spit in his face and terrorized his family. The lawsuit seeks more than $25,000. Bieber has paid them $80,000 for throwing eggs at their home 2 years ago. He remains on probation.

Kate Middleton Will Take Maternity Leave

Kate Middleton will take maternity leave at the end of March. The Duchess will make her final public appearance March 27. She has 3 engagements that support opportunities for young people in London. Prince William will be with her. She’s due in mid-to-late April.

Russell Simmons Developing Hip-hop Musical For Broadway

Rap mogul Russell Simmons is producing a new Hip-hop musical For 2016. ‘The Scenario’ will celebrate the "golden age" of the genre, from the 1980s to the 1990s. He won a Tony Award in 2003 for the Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam shows.

Kevin Hart Surprises Ex-wife With New SUV

Kevin Hart bought his ex-wife a new Cadillac Escalade for her 37th birthday. He and Torrei Hart split more than five years ago and have been in a couple of public spats. They have 2 children. She posted a photo of the car online. He is engaged to wed model Eniko Parrish.

Kevin Hart Still Upset By Airport Toilet Encounter

Kevin Hart was a guest on The Daily Show Wednesday night. He told host Jon Stewart his stand-up routine is based on things that have happened to him. Most memorable: he was in an airport bathroom. A fan kicked open the door & snapped a photo as he flipped the finger.

Mr. T to host home renovation series 'I Pity the Tool'

Mr. T has landed a new home renovation series. He will host ‘I Pity the Tool’ on the DIY Network. The program will follow Mr. T and his team as they remodel outdated homes for veterans and their families. It is scheduled to premiere later this year.

Iggy Azalea Reveals Britney Spears Duet Is Called 'Pretty Girls'

New details about Iggy Azalea and Britney Spears' collaboration have emerged. The duet will be called "Pretty Girls". It will be the first single on her new album, out later this year. Azalea has had to reschedule her tour for September due to "production delays."

Fleetwood Mac Announces Rescheduled Tour of Australia, NZ

Fleetwood Mac's tour of Australia and New Zealand is back on. 10 shows are scheduled across a mix of arenas, wineries and outdoor venues, starting Oct. 22. They’re currently touring North America thru April 19, then head to Europe for 6 weeks.

Bill Murray putting together a celebrity holiday special for Christmas

Bill Murray has recruited some famous friends for a Christmas TV Special. He is teaming up with director Sofia Coppola for the show, which will air sometime during the 2015 holiday season. Guests include George Clooney, Miley Cyrus, Amy Poehler and Maya Rudolph.

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by Mary Catherine Woods,posted Apr 11 2014 8:48AM

Celebrities & Entertainment Friday, April 11, 2014
Chase’s Calendar of Events:
Barbershop Quartet Day Education and Sharing Day International “Louie Louie” Day National Teach Children to Save Day Global Youth Service Day (Apr 11-13).

Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson.
New Movies:

Draft Day - At the NFL Draft, general manager Sonny Weaver has the opportunity to rebuild his team when he trades for the number one pick. He must decide what he's willing to sacrifice on a life-changing day for a few hundred young men with NFL dreams. Stars Kevin Costner,
Jennifer Garner, Denis Leary, and Sean Combs. (PG-13)

Oculus - A woman tries to exonerate her brother, who was convicted of murder, by proving that the crime was committed by a supernatural phenomenon. Stars Karen Gillan, Katee Sackhoff, Brenton Thwaites, and Rory Cochrane. (R)

Rio 2 (animated) - Jewel, Blu and their three kids leave their domesticated life in that magical city of Rio for a journey to the Amazon. Along the way, they encounter a menagerie of characters who are born to be wild. Features the voices of Anne Hathaway, Jesse Eisenberg, Will.i.am, Kristin Chenoweth, Jamie Foxx, and Bruno Mars. (G)

Colbert to succeed Letterman as host of 'The Late Show'
Stephen Colbert (Col-Bear) will succeed David Letterman as host of "The Late Show." He has inked a 5-year-contract, to start in 2015. Colbert has hosted Comedy Central's "The Colbert Report" since 2005. CBS made the choice, but Letterman approved it.

CBS to pay Craig Ferguson $5 million for being passed over
Craig Ferguson’s contract awards him $5 million for being passed over for David Letterman’s “Late Show.” He was guaranteed right of first-refusal, but CBS made the decision without consulting him. His contract expires in June. His show is up against Seth Myers on NBC.

'American Idol' Results: Malaya Watson Going Home
Another female singer was sent home on "American Idol." Malaya Watson got the boot, making her the fifth female finalist to be eliminated. Only two girls are left against five boys in the competition. Watson was joined at the bottom along with C.J. Harris.

Chris Martin Without Wedding Ring in First Post-Split Public Appearance
Chris Martin was upbeat at last night’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Brooklyn. The Coldplay frontman came onstage without his wedding ring and noticeably tan. He inducted singer Peter Gabriel into the Hall of Fame.

Selena Gomez fires parents as managers
Selena Gomez has fired her parents as her managers. She wants to hire a professional to help her with her schedule. Mother Mandy and step-father Brian had been guiding her career since 2007. She has been talking with Katy Perry's manager Bradford Cobb.

Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber arrive at recording studio together in Miami
Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez were spotted entering a recording studio in Miami yesterday. She kept her head down as she rushed inside the Hit Factory, ahead of Bieber, who is in Miami working on his new album. He prefers working through the night.

Pharrell's New Album A Tribute To Women And Equality
Pharrell Williams appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show yesterday. He revealed his new album G I R L is a tribute to females all over the world. He noted that “there's a lot of inequality with women. This species came into existence through a woman's body."

Khloe Kardashian attends L.A. party with rumored boyfriend
Khloe Kardashian stepped out with Moroccan-born U.S. rapper French Montana in West Hollywood. They sat with Kourtney Kardashian's husband, Scott Disick, at a table by the DJ booth. The two have fueled relationship rumors by spending a lot of time in public together.

Billy Joel surprises elementary school kids
Deasy Elementary School in Glen Cove, N.Y. put on a spring concert titled "The River of Dreams: A Billy Joel Tribute." They invited Billy, but didn’t expect him to show up. He arrived just before showtime, and watched the 350 students perform 15 of his songs.

Aerosmith's Tyler, Perry Record New 'Dream On' for Boston Marathon Special
Aerosmith's Steven Tyler and Joe Perry have recorded a new arrangement of "Dream On" to honor victims of the Boston Marathon bombings. They are accompanied by the Southern California Children's Chorus. Tuesday is the anniversary of the attacks.

Charlie Sheen To Host Relationship Quiz Show
Charlie Sheen is adding TV host to his resume with a new relationship quiz show. He will produce and front the pilot for ‘Charlie Sheen's Bad Influence,’ which will test real-life couples to see how well they know each other. The show will air on We tv.

The Smashing Pumpkins To Re-release Adore Album As Box Set
The Smashing Pumpkins are set to re-release their 1998 album Adore as a box set featuring new material this summer. The six-disc set will include unreleased songs and a live DVD from their 1998 charity tour. The group is releasing two new albums in 2015.